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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local plant enthusiasts traded cuttings, seeds and other garden items at the Plant Swap held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 82 Clayton Street, and food, vendors and music added to the event—organizers aimed to boost exposure for local businesses. WBBJ-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, July 11th at 10:20 p.m., police responded to a shooting on the 1300 block of Campbell Street in East Jackson that left one unidentified Black male dead & investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward. WBBJ-TV
DRINK NEWS
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi hosted a free health fair at 10 a.m. at the TR White Sportsplex in Jackson. The event offered health resources (from West TN Rehab, Pathways, and Transitional Care) and food trucks, and a community cookout with back-to-school supplies for grades K-8 is planned for July 26. WYN 106.9
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Cheerleader America USA Competition
All day — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Check website for details — Join the excitement as cheer teams compete in Jackson for Season 3.
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Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Jackson Rockabillys
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer for the hometown team as they face off against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish
7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Cost not specified — Cheer for Jackson's hometown team as they take on the Cape Catfish.
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A Night of Celebration with Dottie Peoples
5-7 p.m. — Macedonia Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of faith and family with the Gospel trailblazer, Dottie Peoples.
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Dorothy in the Land of Oz
7 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — $25 each — Experience a dazzling family-friendly ballet adventure down the Yellow Brick Road.
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5th Annual Giraffe Awards
4-10:30 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticketed event — An elegant evening honoring heroes in behavioral health with dinner, live music, and dancing.
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